Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Afghanistan: Taliban

Lord Empey: To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the future of Afghanistan under Taliban control; and whether they intend to recognise the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon: Our absolute priority is to evacuate as many people as possible. Our ability to do that is determined by the security situation on the ground, which is extremely changeable and complex, and we are taking this operation day by day.